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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.86, 14,941.52 and 5,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.86, 14,941.52 and 5,027.96 is: 7,546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.86 : 14,941.52 = 5,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.86/14,941.52 = 5,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.86x = 14,941.52 × 5,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.86x = 75,125,340.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,125,340.20/9,954.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.60

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